Recipe by Adina Schlass

Seared Tuna Crudo

Parve Parve
Easy Easy
6 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Sesame - Soy

Ingredients

Pepper-Crusted Tuna

  • 2 to 3 pounds tuna loin, cut into a log

  • salt, as needed

  • toasted Pereg black and white sesame seeds

Avocado Cream

  • 1 and 1/2 avocados

  • zest and juice of 1 lime

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • 1 tablespoon Tuscanini Olive Oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 small clove garlic

  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Chive-Ginger Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

  • zest of 1/2 lime

  • 1 tablespoon mirin

  • 1 teaspoon tamari soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon minced Thai red chilli

Directions

Prepare Tuna

1.

Pat tuna dry, then generously salt on both sides.

2.

Pour sesame seeds onto a shallow plate and press tuna into topping to coat.

3.

Heat the skillet over high heat, then add oil. Once oil is hot, sear tuna for 30 seconds per side, pressing down to achieve an even sear. Set aside and let cool.

Prepare the Avocado Cream

1.

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy.

Prepare the Sauce

1.

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two days.

To Serve

1.

Slice tuna into one-inch-thick pieces, then arrange on plate.

2.

Add a generous dollop of avocado cream, then layer with julienned cucumbers.

3.

Drizzle generously with chive ginger sauce and finish with sliced radish, lime zest, Maldon salt, and micro cilantro.

Credits

Photography by Chay Berger
Styling by Adina Schlass

Seared Tuna Crudo

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